XXL’s December/January issue features five special covers celebrating the 5 Faces of Curtis. Floyd Mayweather appears alongside Curtis on one of the five covers.

Here is an excerpt from the cover story where Curtis talks about his upcoming album.

“For me, I’m still up against what I’ve done. So in order to top it, I know it’s a difficult task. You know, I see the bloggers. My audience hasn’t grown with me. They keep saying, “Aw, man, I want the old 50!” ’Cause those people, it would take them on a safari. I was bringing them close enough to the animals, without being able to get hurt. I was taking them into my neighborhood, where you can very well get your ass killed.”

Below are the rest of the magazine covers.

Recap of Common’s The Dreamer, The Believer listening session from last night at SoSoDef Studios. The album will be released December 20th and is produced by No I.D.

Previously: Common – The Dreamer, The Believer Cover

Check out Jon Connor’s freestyle on Sway In The Morning below.

Previously: Jon Connor – Connor So Nasty

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Official video for Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire’s ‘Lou Ferignos Mad’ off his Lost In Translation mixtape. Video directed by Blue Champagne System.

Previously: Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire x Converse (Video)

Rumors spread earlier today that Rick Ross’ next album God Forgives, I Dont has been pushed back. Rick Ross tells MTV RapFix that due to his seizures he hasn’t been able to lay groundwork for the album release and will most likely change the date.

Check out a recap of the entire MTV RapFix Live show here.

Previously: Ace Hood ft. Rick Ross, Wale, Chris Brown & DJ Khaled – Body To Body (Remix)

Features Raekwon, Maino, Vado, Diddy, Meek Mill, Cory Gunz, Pusha T and more.

1.Intro
2.City Of God Ft. Raekwon
3.Takin Bout Money
4.American Hustler Ft. Tyler Woods
5.Monique’s Room (I Don’t Give A Fuck)
6.We Gon Fly
7.Let Me Be The One Ft. Mona L
8.Head Banger Ft. Vado
9.How You Don’t Know Me Ft. Maino
10.Hip Hip Ft. The Mad Rapper
11.Let Go
12.Runnin These Streets
13.More Than Enough Ft. Remo The Hitmakers
14.Turn It Up Ft. Fatman Scoop
15.Gettin Money Pt. II Ft. Diddy, Meek Mill, Cory Gunz
16.Block On Fire
17.Doves Fly Ft. Pusha T
18.Long Way To Go-02
19.Rain In The Water Ft. Remo The Hitmaker

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Here is KRS-One’s new single off his 20th studio album titled Just Like That dropping 2012.

Previously: Kyle Rapps ft. KRS-One & Homeboy Sandman – Love Love 2 (Air Redux)

Wolf is determined to have a New Castle while in New Castle.

Previously: Part 1 | Part 2

Drake pays a visit to Angie‘s show.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Related: HDD says Drake is slated to move 675-725k his first week.

After the jump, Drake’s interviews with MuchMusic’s RapCity after the in-store in Toronto Monday night that he mentions to Angie.

Previously: Drake on Take Care & “The Ride” (Video)

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Here’s some BTS from the shoot for “Middle Finger” off Emilio’s upcoming Billionaire Boys Club and DJ Green Lantern presented Breaking Point.

Previously: Emilio Rojas – The Bootleg Kev Cornerstone Freestyle